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Muscarinic receptors are found on?
Organs innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system. One addition to that are sweat glands. They are innervated by sympathetic nervous system, however, they have muscarinic receptors, NOT adrenergic receptors.
Why do our palms get sweaty when we are nervous?
Our sweat glands are supplied by a set of nerves knows as the sympathetic nervous system. This is the system that is in charge of dealing with alarming situations, known as the fight or flight system. When this system kicks in, the body heats up and sweat glands secrete sweat to cool the body down.
Where do sympathetic postganglionic fibers end?
Sympathetic postganglionic fibers end in effector organs such as smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands. They innervate these structures to modulate their activity in response to stress or stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
How might you feel when your sympathetic nervous system is simulated?
With current technology it is not yet possible to simulate a sympathetic nervous system
What is the abbreviation for the sympathetic nervous system?
The abbreviation for the Central Nervous System = CNS.
